Plagiarism Policy

The journal Moturidiylik is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. All forms of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, duplicate publication, and improper reuse of ideas or data, are considered unethical and unacceptable.

✅ Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as presenting the work of others (data, text, images, or ideas) as one’s own without proper acknowledgment, in accordance with the definitions of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

✅ Types of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

Direct plagiarism
Mosaic (patchwork) plagiarism
Self-plagiarism (text recycling)
Duplicate and redundant publication
Salami publication

✅ Similarity Check

All submitted manuscripts are screened for originality using recognized anti-plagiarism software (including Antiplag.uz and other similarity detection tools).

The acceptable similarity threshold is not more than 15% (excluding references).
Manuscripts exceeding this limit may be rejected without review or returned for correction.

✅ Handling of Plagiarism Cases

In cases where plagiarism is suspected, the journal follows the COPE guidelines. Actions may include:

Requesting explanation from the author(s)
Rejection of the manuscript
Publication of a correction, expression of concern, or retraction
Notification of the author’s institution, if necessary

✅ Secondary Publication and Preprints

Secondary publication, translation, or reuse of previously published material is permitted only when:

The original source is properly cited
The editor is informed at the time of submission
The publication complies with ICMJE recommendations

✅ Editorial Independence

Decisions regarding plagiarism are made solely on the basis of ethical standards, regardless of the author’s institutional affiliation, nationality, reputation, or ability to pay publication fees.